Crypto trading volume hit $10.4 trillion in November. Trump's election win has stoked hopes of a more favorable policy environment for the industry.
Gates Group Files Terms For $15 Million U.S. IPO
Tokyo-based Gates Group (GTSG) has filed proposed terms for a $15 million IPO of its common stock. Read more to see my recommendation on the IPO.
Yes, Virginia, There Is A Sensible Crypto Purchase
Of course, intrinsic value never guarantees that a stock will trade at the same level—but between crypto and stocks, real businesses have the edge any day.
Future of 7-Eleven Could Include an IPO
Reports indicate a management buyout offer of Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd. calls for an initial public offering of the North American c-store business.
Japan to ease visa requirements for Chinese visitors
TOKYO -- The Japanese government intends to relax visa application requirements for Chinese nationals visiting Japan, aiming to encourage more cross-border exchanges as the two countries work on ...
Ubisoft to Shut Down ‘XDefiant,’ Nearly 300 Employees Laid Off as San Francisco and Osaka Game Studios Close
Ubisoft will be shutting down its free-to-play first-person shooter game “XDefiant” in the new year. On Tuesday, the game publisher announced that new downloads and player registrations would no ...
Britain wants to take the U.S. on as a global crypto hub — but the industry has its doubts
Steven Bartlett, a U.K. entrepreneur and podcaster, questioned whether the country had the risk appetite to capitalize on crypto's "generational opportunity."
Zimbabwe: Expo 2025 Osaka to Spotlight Zim Potential
Minister Murwira told The Herald Finance and Business in an interview this week that Zimbabwe would continue to use global platforms such as Expo 2025 Osaka to highlight the many economic ...
Japanese Bank Makes Extreme Life-or-Death Oath to Customers
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and ...
Hillhouse Investment hires former Bain partner for Japan expansion, sources say
Hillhouse Investment has appointed Tomohiro Kikuta, a former partner at Bain Capital, to spearhead its expansion efforts in Japan amid a significant rise in deal-making activities, two people with ...
Hedge Funds Pivot to Selling Euro Against Yen on Japan Rate Bets
They are betting the Japanese currency will advance further amid rising market speculation that the Bank of Japan will raise rates by a quarter point this month. Hawkish comments from BOJ Governor ...
Japan tech companies scramble to comply with EU cybersecurity laws
TOKYO -- Japanese tech companies like NEC and Mitsubishi Electric are struggling to keep up with cybersecurity regulations being enacted in the European Union, putting themselves at risk of being ...
Japan services PMI revised higher to 50.5 in November amid growth in new orders
The au Jibun Bank Japan Services PMI was revised upward to 50.5 in November 2024 from a flash reading of 50.2. The latest result followed October's four-month low of 49.7, boosted by the fifth ...
Bitcoin Churns Near $96,000 as Crypto Awaits Trump’s Next Step
Cryptocurrency speculators kept Bitcoin in sight of the landmark $100,000 level in anticipation of further steps to support the sector by US President-elect Donald Trump.
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Ishiba Lukewarm on Japanese Crypto Tax Reform and Bitcoin ETF Approval
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed “caution” about scrapping Japan’s crypto tax law in favor of a capital gains system. Read more!